Close Encounters Of The Double-Take

This is starting to be freaky. If you don't believe that everything happens for a reason, hit "read more" and listen to this one!

ON A WHIM, we went out to Warren's Lobster House tonight with Cheryl's parents. We had just gotten our salads and sat back down, and Cheryl's mom said "Cheryl, look who's behind you." We turned around, and there were Shaun's parents!!! After 14 years, after not having been to Warrens in a year, after just becoming a part of this blog and getting in touch with everyone, after spending the day writing back and forth with Shaun, there they are, just as surprised as we were. We had a great conversation with them, they got to see the boys and talk to Cheryl's parents. Coincidence? Fate? What the heck?! This is getting weird. It was great seeing them - The looked great, didn't mind us interupting their meal, and said mostly nice things about Shaun and all nice things about Donna. They did say they were going to invite Shaun, but he's always late and they didn't want to stay there all night. We sympathized with them.

Also, from what they said, Shaun, my guess is that Wendy knows my parents. From what your mom said, her dad and and my dad are good friends. Maybe she doesn't know him, but perhaps at least heard of him anyway. I recognized her dad's name when your mom said it, just thought that was neat bit of info. They are looking forward to becoming grandparents as well, from both of their children. And it was your dad's birthday, so that just added to the night.

What a world. Just when you think you'll never see people again, or things start to fade in your memories, or you figure what the heck matters anyway, something comes along and amazes you. And this week it seems to be coming in waves. And like someone said earlier (I forget who - forgive me), it seems like we've been able to pick up where we left off and just start walking together again. Maybe it's just for a short while, maybe this will last a long time. But I know one thing - I sure as heck am enjoying this, hope it never ends, and it's great to be back! Everything happens for a reason - I'm a firm believer in that. I still have our group picture from when we went to Boston and walked the Freedom Trail with Mr. Dahms. What a day that was! I'll leave it that. Thanks for listening. Ciao!